Hydro-Québec securities: A wise, sustainable choice
Hydro-Québec is a major generator, transmission provider and distributor of electricity in Canada, focusing mainly on hydroelectricity. To develop, improve and maintain its facilities and reimburse maturing debts, the company issues securities which are guaranteed by the Québec government, its sole shareholder.
Key Assets1
Over 99% of power generated from renewables
Large reservoirs with a storage capacity of179.3 TWh
Installed capacity of 37,439 MW
Average residential rate of 7.59¢/kWh in 20222the lowest in North America
Return on equity 17.6%
Total assets of $89 billion
Average term of debt 22 years
Credit Ratings1
Rating agencies | Long-term debt | Commercial paper | Outlook |
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Moody’s | Aa2 | P-1 | Stable |
S&P Global Ratings | AA- | A-1+ | N/A* |
Fitch Ratings | AA- | F1+ | Stable |
DBRS Morningstar | AA (low) | R-1 (middle) | Stable |
* S&P Global Ratings does not provide an outlook for Hydro-Québec’s credit rating.
Results and Outlook3
Investments totaled $4.3 billion in 2022.
Hydro‑Québec carried out a number of fixed‑rate issues on the Canadian capital market during the year: $2.3 billion in medium‑term notes maturing in 2028, at an average cost of 3.15%, and $2.7 billion in bonds maturing in 2060 and 2063, at an average cost of 3.95%. These issues raised a total of $5.0 billion.
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